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Friction — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceFriction1 Mark
MCQ
Which force prevents us from slipping while walking on the road?
  • A
    Muscular force of our body.
  • B
    Gravitational pull by the earth.
  • ✓
    Frictional force.
  • D
    Balanced forces of nature.
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
Frictional force.
When we push the ground with our feet, the friction provides a forward reaction to our push and makes us move forward. $($Walking on slippery ground is difficult because the frictional force is not enough to prevent slipping$).$

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